Median Age
53 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
18%
Over 65
32%
Saddle River
Saddle River, NJ Area Guide
A charming community in an upscale suburb
Convenient
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Wooded
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Suburban
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Upscale
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Small Business
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A charming small town in suburban New Jersey, Saddle River is a densely wooded city home to upscale residential neighborhoods. Large lots, lush lawns, and picturesque homes are commonplace in Saddle River. This town features several small businesses including the Saddle River Inn, a cozy, yet elegant French bistro. The public schools in this town are excellent, aiding to the Saddle River’s family-friendly reputation. Supermarkets, fitness centers, city parks, and historic sites surround Saddle River. Although the city is rather secluded, residents appreciate being able to drive into New York City for a weekend getaway, or even a daily commute, located just 30 miles from town.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$227,014
Average: $212,140
Education
2,025
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
1,777
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Saddle River has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
13%
Non-Renters
87%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
53%
Other Education
47%
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Saddle River, NJ is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
107 Students
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- DePiero's Farm
- Wood Dale County Park
- Saddle River County Park
- McFaul Environmental Center
- Abma's Farm
Commuter Rail
Airports
- LaGuardia
- Westchester County
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.